Miscellaneous - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 13

Mag HON 362-363: Oetker Hotels, a Collection of heritage masterpieces

🏨 Oetker Hotels is a division of Oetker Collection KG, a German family-owned conglomerate. Brothers Ferdinand and Alfred Oetker prioritize organic growth to maintain the group's independence. The conglomerate is also active in chemicals, wines & spirits, food, and real estate.

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Hospitality as Community Connection Infrastructure – Rob Blood, Lark

🏠 Rob Blood, founder of Lark and principal at Elder & Ash, discusses hospitality projects in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Emphasizing connectivity, he highlights the value in integrating lodging, bars, bookstores, and cultural spaces to enhance community ties and guest experiences. The approach fosters relationships and enriches learning for both locals and visitors.

Mag HON 362-363: The Peninsula Hotels grow step by step to keep the exclusiveness

📍 The Peninsula Hotels, founded in 1928, operates in 12 iconic cities worldwide. The brand emphasizes timeless luxury and meticulous attention to detail. Some projects take decades to complete, while others don't materialize due to unmet conditions, reflecting the brand's commitment to longevity and excellence.

Mag HON 362-363: Kerzner International, the multi-brand luxury operator

🏨 Kerzner International, a multi-brand luxury operator, targets specific niches within the "luxury + lifestyle + experiential" market, unlike competitors that serve the entire luxury clientele.

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SOOM Serves Up Korean BBQ in Covent Garden

🍴 Korean cuisine is flourishing in London, with 3KOBROS introducing SOOM in Covent Garden. This spot, located at 99 St Martin’s Lane, offers a unique BBQ experience with electric grills at each stone table. The interior features a 12-seat circular table, Goryeo celadon vases, and a two-metre-wide ceremonial gong. SOOM serves premium meats, vegetarian options, and creative desserts, alongside soju and Korean-inspired cocktails, inviting guests to enjoy shared dining in a serene setting.

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Chef Adam Handling MBE announces hospitality-only 50% offer at Frog by Adam Handling

🍴 Chef Adam Handling MBE is offering a 50% discount on lunch and dinner bills at his Michelin-starred Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden. This offer is valid every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday until the end of February. The promotion is exclusive to hospitality professionals, requiring proof of employment. Reservations must be made via email (info@frogbyadamhandling.com) and are subject to availability. The first two bookings dine for free. Follow @adamhandling and @frogbyah to share the offer.

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What’s the real reason travelers use flight subscriptions? To get past assumptions, we asked a very simple question to more than 200,000 actual flight subscription users who purchased a… | Iñaki Uriz Millan

✈️ More than 200,000 users of Caravelo-powered flight subscriptions across six airline partners were surveyed. Over two-thirds use their subscriptions to visit family and friends, highlighting modern mobility trends. People often live, study, work, and form relationships in different regions, necessitating frequent travel. Subscriptions cater to essential and relational travel needs by offering predictable pricing, flexibility, and lower friction, supporting frequent, repeat journeys.

Wes Anderson’s visual worlds turn cinema into travel imagination

🎥 Jan 14, 2026, London: The Design Museum hosts "Wes Anderson: The Archives," showcasing over 700 items from Wes Anderson’s films. The exhibition explores how Anderson’s distinct visual style and handcrafted set designs inspire viewers to explore real-world places reflecting his cinematic settings. Elements such as journeys and unique locations, central to his films, influence travel desires, demonstrating cinema’s power in shaping cultural tastes and travel aspirations. Get more details [here](https://globetrender.com/2026/01/13/wes-anderson-exhibition-film-worlds-fuel-travel-dreams/).

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Tripadvisor Shares Top 2026 Travel Destinations

📅 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards spotlight Bali, Indonesia, as the No. 1 Top Destination globally. New York City leads the U.S. list again. Madeira, Portugal, ranks as the No. 1 Trending Destination. Dublin, Ireland, tops Solo Travel Destinations, and London, U.K., is named the best Food Destination. Singapore claims the top spot for Culture Destinations. For romantic getaways, Bali is the No. 1 Honeymoon Destination. These recognitions guide travelers to diverse global experiences.

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Podcast Notes /// How to Think Like a World-Class Marketer | Rory Sutherland | The Knowledge Project

💰 Luxury purchases, like a €30,000 Hermès Kelly bag, are Veblen goods, valued for perceived exclusivity. Resale prices often surpass original costs, especially on platforms like eBay. Rory Sutherland highlights self-signaling for ego boosts. Professor Paul Dolan rationalizes his Rolex through "cost per entertainment hour," similar to evaluating video games or TVs. Despite status-driven behavior, luxury items can foster social interactions, as noted in Will Storr's "The Status Game.

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